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Finance

Metropolitan Bank Heads for Crypto Exit

The bank cited recent developments in the crypto industry as one of the reasons for the move.

New York

Policy

US Federal Reserve, Other Agencies Continue to Warn Banks About Crypto

U.S. banking regulators argue that the past year of crypto drama underscores the need to keep banks at an arm’s length from the industry.

Edificio de la Reserva Federal de Estados Unidos en Washington, D. C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Basel Committee Endorses Global Crypto Banking Rules to Be Implemented by 2025

The rules suggested that a bank's exposure to certain crypto assets must not exceed 2% and should generally be lower than 1%.

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Finance

Bitcoin Group Agrees to Buy German Bank Bankhaus von der Heydt for More Than $15M

The transaction is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2023.

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Policy

US Watchdog Says Banks Shying Away From Stumbling Crypto Industry

The OCC chief says lenders seem to be backing away from the industry’s recent dramas, and a new report from his regulatory agency criticizes the sector for "weak," risky practices.

Acting OCC chief Michael Hsu (Jesse Hamilton for CoinDesk)

Finance

Big Banks, NY Fed Start to Test Digital Tokens for 'Wholesale' Transactions

Citigroup, HSBC, BNY Mellon, Wells Fargo and Mastercard, are among the financial giants taking part.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is leading a program to test the use of digital tokens to settle transactions among financial institutions. (Shutterstock)

Finance

Binance CEO Zhao Considering Buying Banks: Report

Zhao wants his crypto exchange to become a bridge between traditional finance and crypto, according to a Bloomberg report.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (Binance)

Finance

Mastercard Joins With Paxos to Help Banks Offer Crypto Trading

The payments giant will verify transactions and help banks follow compliance rules

(Alina Kuptsova/Pixabay)

Opinion

Ugly Bargains Between Banks and Regulators Are Rearing Their Head Again

The "know your customer" and anti-money laundering system imposes constraints on financial access and inhibits liberty and privacy, even though the original security intent was reasonable.

A scene from "Billions" (Jeff Neumann/Showtime)

Opinion

JPMorgan Closed Kanye’s Account. Yes, There’s a Crypto Angle

“Financial censorship” proves crypto’s point, and pushes us towards a world where people are more individualistic and self-reliant.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 22: Kanye West is seen at ‘DONDA by Kanye West’ listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Universal Music Group)